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The TASCAM DR05 Stereo Portable Digital Recorder brings high-quality recording to an easy-to-use compact powerhouse with a size and price that anyone can handle. The DR05 records in MP3 or WAV format, including 96kHz/24-bit high-resolution audio, to microSD or microSDHC media. A pair of all-new built in microphones handles up to 125dB SPL with the sensitivity to capture every detail. With new recording features like Peak Reduction and Quick Menu, the DR05 puts album-quality recording in the palm of your hand.

Premium-quality Sound
Everything about the TASCAM DR05 is designed to get the best quality recordings of your music. A new pair of built-in microphones withstands up to 125dB SPL - the volume of a jet plane from 200 feet away - yet still have the sensitivity to capture every detail of a performance. You can add your own microphone or line-level source through the 1/8 inch stereo input, including plug-in power for microphones that need it.

Internally, the TASCAM DR05's digital and analog circuit boards are built separately to increase noise performance, with a low-impedance design to further decrease hiss. A separate power supply is sent to the A/D and D/A converter for even better audio performance. The result is clean sound quality - over 92dB signal to noise ratio, under 0.05 percent total harmonic distortion and 20Hz to 40kHz response (-1/+3dB) at 96kHz/24-bit resolution.

Simple to Operate
The layout of the DR05 has been revamped to be quick and easy to work with one thumb. Operations like recording, adjusting levels, deleting bad takes and adding markers are just a button press away. Dig deeper to find features like limiting, low cut filtering, a built-in chromatic tuner and more.

One new feature that makes the DR05 easy to operate is the new Peak Reduction feature. This setting automatically sets your recording level by listening to the input and adjusting for the best level. Unlike Auto Gain settings, this one only goes down to prevent accidental distortion after a period of low level like a break. Peak Recording works in rehearsal mode or in record, so if the performance is louder than the soundcheck you're still safe. Used with the built-in limiter, it's unlikely you'll distort your career-making live recording.

Other classic TASCAM features are included, like Variable Speed Audition to loop and slow down music without changing the pitch - perfect for transcribing or learning new music. A Level Align function can be switched on for playback, to smooth out any sudden volume jumps, and a built-in speaker is also provided. The two AA batteries are enough to power the recorder for 17 1/2 hours, even while recording at CD quality.

For musicians and recordists at any stage of their career, there's no easier way to get great-sounding recordings than the TASCAM DR05.

Customer Reviews

I’ve had my eye on this unit for quite some time. Did my research and when I saw this in the opened box I went for it. This unit is extremely user friendly for a first time user. I highly recommend Tascam for all your recording needs

Eric
Submitted: 12/30/2018

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Great!

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Great product...exactly as advertised. 2 thumbs up! ????

DJ Lugo Rosado
Submitted: 10/23/2018

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Compact & Great Price

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I love It!

Leon Saunders
Submitted: 9/21/2018

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I love this thing!!

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Fantastic! I'm now able to record at band practice, take the recording home and then upload to my computer. I can practice with it and add to it if I like. I love it. This is my fourth purchase from American Musical Supply. I'm a satisfied customer. I will be back for more.

Dela
Submitted: 9/7/2018

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Portable at its best

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You can never go wrong with Tascam, and they’ve have actually climbed to new new levels with this Portable DR05. I’ve worked with bigger units as such as the DR4, but the portables are easy and they don’t take up space. The playback and recording sound is excellent. Whether you plug-in or just simply keep it mobile you get equal sound. I recommend it!

Dennis
Submitted: 9/5/2018

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Good little recorder

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The mics are fantastic in this little thing, really picks up good, easy to be carry around and record anywhere you go

Dan Dorry
Submitted: 7/24/2018

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I like this unit portable Great sound reproduction... I used for discourses.. excellent..

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This unit is excellent... After about 1 hour of reading the manual and practicing using this unit I was able to do some great recordings... Easy to use and extremely portable...

Randen Ott, ott.randen@yahoo.com
Submitted: 4/28/2018

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Easy to use

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Great recorder for open talk and testimonials be careful with sd micro memory card

Kurk
Submitted: 4/2/2018

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I absolutely love this

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It far exceeded my expectations. It took a while to navigate, but was well worth it.

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